December 19, 2011

December 16, 2011

Gasp! It's the last day of our 12 Days of Christmas giveaways! We're going out on a high though as today we're with Mel of Mel Wiggins. Mel's blog is delightful, if blogs had a scent, Mel's blog would smell of gingerbread and all things lovely. We had a little festive-funs chat about all things Christmassy.

Hi Mel, we want to hear about you and your blog!

Well, I’m a crafty-attemping, charity-shop-scavenging, vintage-clothes-coveting, social justice activist raving, trying to be green-living wife and brand new mum. I’ve been blogging on and off for years now, but finally found my groove in it since going on maternity leave last year, and have been posting regularly about motherhood, being thrifty and my general crafty antics since then. I love the feeling of creating posts that might just inspire someone to be creative or think about something a bit differently. I know a lot of blogs do that for me (my bookmark list is EXTENSIVE!) so I just post away about things that I’m up to or are inspiring me and hope that I can pass that on!

Oh go on then, tell us about your favourite EE piece....

Ooooh, this is a hard one. It really does change all the time, but at the minute I am loving the friendship bracelets. I’m asking Santa for the ‘A Crafty Touch’ one this year…

What is your favourite Christmas song?

Can I give you a top 3? I’m gonna. I’d have go with 3) The cheesefest sing along that is Mariah Carey’s ‘All I want for Christmas…’, 2) ‘Oh Come All Ye Faithful’ – it holds a lot of nostalgia and really makes me remember what Christmas is all about, and in keeping with my irish roots, 1) The Pogues ‘Fairytale of New York’ – although I went to see them in concert a couple of years ago and got a plastic bottle thrown at my head.

What will you be wearing for Christmas parties this season?

Well other than a very ‘special’ jumper to our Ugly Christmas Jumper Party we are hosting for some friends, I’m going to be partying with long pleated maxi skirts and tops with a bit of sparkle.

Who would you choose to kiss under the mistletoe?!

My husband, Dave of course. Or anyone who comes into my house with a Terry’s Chocolate Orange.

It's the last day of our 12 Days of Christmas giveaways! The last 12 days have flown by, but we still have one great giveaway to do! Today we're over with lovely Mel of Mel Wiggins. Her blog is a delectable delight of pretty pictures and lovely things, stay tuned for her festive interview coming up!

Initially the blog was intended as an online journal but has quickly developed into something of an online magazine, as people began to request patterns and recipes for the things I blogged about making. I’ve had my blog for two months now and it is growing rapidly in popularity.

I blog about the things I like. Food, family, creativity, vintage clothing and images; living, laughing and loving!

I do it for fun, if people enjoy reading what I write then fantastic! I get a real kick from seeing my numbers going up and I’m thrilled every single time someone takes time out of their day to comment.

And your favourite EE piece is?

My favourite Eclectic Eccentricity piece is ‘Like Peas in a Pod’, which is handy as it is the prize in the competition you have asked me to hold.

I love the quirky humour of this piece and the fact that it features something which is not conventionally beautiful! I’ve heard of a lot of things being used as accessories, but vegetables? And yet somehow, it works.

The colour, length and style all appeal to my love for anything vintage.

It's Christmas time! Which Crimbo choon-age are you listening to right now?

I am a BIG fan of Christmas so this is a very difficult question for me!!

Every Christmas my Mum would play Wizzard on her old record player as we decorated our tree. This might not be the most vintage or classic Christmas song but it reminds me of my childhood. I’m almost ashamed to say it but so does Cliff Richard’s Mistletoe and Wine :-S

What will you be wearing for Christmas parties this season?

RED! I am a huge champion of the red dress and I have many! Failing that, I shall wear a black sparkly number! Whatever I wear I shall do it with killer heels and beautiful accessories.

And finally.... we're well nosey. Who would you choose to kiss under the mistletoe?!

I am very nearly a ‘smug-married’ so I would have to say my beautiful husband to be, Phill. That said, Christmas is a time for sharing and I tend to put mistletoe over my front door, so that anyone, from the postman to our neighbour may well be lucky enough to receive a great big kiss!

Thanks Rachel! Now go over to Vintage Folly for your chance to win a Like Peas In A Pod necklace!

Today we're over with the truly inspirational Rachel of Vintage Folly. Her blog is an amazing read, go add it to your favourites right this instant! We were delighted when Rachel agreed to host a giveaway as part of our 12 Days of Christmas blog project so without further ado, we give you today's prize...

The EE favourite, Like Peas in a Pod! Head over to Vintage Folly for your chance to win!

Day 10 of our 12 Days of Christmas giveaways and today we're over with Kavita of I Heart Vintage who has a Carried Away necklace to giveaway!

Have a read of Kavita's interview below:

Tell us a bit about you and your blog!

My names Kavita and I own the blog 'iheartvintage'. Essentially it's a blog where I talk about what I wear and do, with alot of thrifty finds and many pairs of shoes featured heavily!

Which EE piece do you heart the most?

Oh my gosh, it would either be the 'cuckoo for you-oo clock necklace', because it's so different to any necklace I own, or the newest one I own and am giving away, the 'carried away necklace'

What is your favourite Christmas song?

All I want for christmas is you - the Olivia Olsen version. Love Actually is the one!

What will you be wearing for Christmas parties this season?

I'm not going to be going to many probably because of spending all my money on christmas presents, but probably just loose chiffon style dresses - great for hiding a food baby after eating too many party snacks and wine!

Who would you choose to kiss under the mistletoe?!

Oh gosh, erm.. I'll choose the safe option and say my boyfriend :)

Now head over to say hi to Kavita for your chance to win a Carried Away necklace!

December 14, 2011

These little beauties are new on the website today. 1950s brass rings with the engraving 'Our Fate Is Our Destiny'.... how sweet is that?! Suspended from a vintage shiny brass chain with a single cream rose, they're a simple statement piece and a nice little reminder that whatever will be, will be.

Although there's a small part of you which may want to grip it tightly and whisper "my precious".